Correlogram





A correlogram or correlation matrix allows to analyse the relationship between each pair of numeric variables in a dataset. It gives a quick overview of the whole dataset. It is more used for exploratory purpose than explanatory.

Using the GGally package

The GGally package offers great options to build correlograms. The ggpairs() function build a classic correlogram with scatterplot, correlation coefficient and variable distribution. On top of that, it is possible to inject ggplot2 code, for instance to color categories.



Using the corrgram package

The corrgram is another great alternative to build correlograms. You can choose what to display in the upper, lower and diagonal part of the figure: scatterplot, pie chart, text, ellipse and more.



Other methods

Lesser known ways to build correlogram with R, like the ellipse package, the plot() function and the car package.

Related chart types


Scatter
Heatmap
Correlogram
Bubble
Connected scatter
Density 2d